### Dungeon World Character Class Structures

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Defines the base structure for character classes in Dungeon World, including Hit Points (HP), Damage dice, and key starting moves. Each class follows this pattern with unique abilities.

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# Fighter - Armored Warrior

Base HP: 10 + Constitution
Damage: d10

Key Starting Moves:
  - Bend Bars, Lift Gates: Roll+Str to use pure strength, on 10+ choose 2, on 7-9 choose 1:
    * It doesn't take very long
    * Nothing of value is damaged
    * It doesn't require loud effort
    * You can fix it back the way it was

  - Armor Mastery: Ignore clumsy tag on armor you wear

  - Signature Weapon: Choose a weapon and define its qualities with tags

# Wizard - Master of Arcane Arts

Base HP: 4 + Constitution
Damage: d4

Key Starting Moves:
  - Spellbook: Contains all spells you know
  - Prepare Spells: Each morning, choose spells to prepare equal to your Int
  - Cast a Spell: Roll+Int to cast a prepared spell
    10+: spell is cast, retain it
    7-9: spell is cast, choose one:
      * Draw unwanted attention or put yourself in a spot
      * Spell has reduced effect
      * Lose the spell, can't cast again until you prepare
    6-: Still happens, but with serious consequences
  - Ritual: Given time and safety, cast any spell as a ritual (GM tells you requirements)

# Cleric - Divine Champion

Base HP: 8 + Constitution
Damage: d6

Key Starting Moves:
  - Deity: Choose a deity and domains (e.g., Knowledge and Light)
  - Divine Guidance: Choose alignment and get communion with deity
  - Turn Undead: Roll+Wis, on hit undead flee, on 10+ they flee terrified
  - Commune: Get divine answers, but deity wants something in return
  - Cast a Spell: Like wizard, but with divine magic from your deity

# Thief - Cunning Rogue

Base HP: 6 + Constitution
Damage: d8

Key Starting Moves:
  - Trap Expert: Roll+Dex to detect/disarm traps
  - Tricks of the Trade: Pick locks, pick pockets, disable alarms
  - Backstab: When you attack a surprised or defenseless enemy, add +1d6 damage
  - Flexible Morals: Choose 1 extra option on Parley even on 6-

# Ranger - Wilderness Hunter

Base HP: 8 + Constitution
Damage: d8

Key Starting Moves:
  - Hunt and Track: Roll+Wis to follow a trail
  - Called Shot: On Volley 7+, choose one extra option:
    * Deal +1d4 damage
    * Disarm them
    * Pin them
  - Animal Companion: You have a loyal animal companion with its own stats and instinct

# Bard - Performer and Jack-of-All-Trades

Base HP: 6 + Constitution
Damage: d6

Key Starting Moves:
  - Arcane Art: Perform to grant allies bonuses or effects
  - Bardic Lore: Choose an area of expertise, get +1 when spouting lore on it
  - Charming and Open: When you Parley with someone, on 7+ you also learn one secret
  - A Port in the Storm: Never lack for food, shelter, or an audience in civilized places

# Paladin - Holy Warrior

Base HP: 10 + Constitution
Damage: d10

Key Starting Moves:
  - Lay on Hands: Touch someone and heal them = your level
  - Armored: Ignore clumsy tag on armor
  - I Am the Law: When you give an NPC an order based on your divine authority, roll+Cha
  - Quest: Your deity gives you quests; completing them grants power

# Druid - Shapeshifter of the Wild

Base HP: 6 + Constitution
Damage: d6

Key Starting Moves:
  - Born of the Soil: Choose your land (e.g., forest, mountains) and gain related move
  - By Nature Sustained: Don't need to eat/drink if your land is nearby
  - Spirit Tongue: Speak with animals of your land
  - Shapeshifter: Hold 1 or 2, spend to take animal form with chosen abilities
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